Guests at Cambria Hotel in Austin were evacuated after a fire in the laundry room; no injuries reported as the fire was contained and managed swiftly.

A pedestrian riding a scooter was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Austin; it's the city's 78th fatal collision this year, surpassing last year's count. Police seek information.

A multi-vehicle crash in southeast Austin injured three people, including a child, with one adult critically hurt. Rescuers extricated a trapped person. Traffic was affected on William Cannon Drive.

The Austin area is expecting sunny weather before thunderstorms later in the week, with highs around 86-91 degrees and potential heavy rain Friday and Saturday.

Abbott appoints four to Texas Municipal Retirement System board, including Langley, Tawil, Reyes, and Williams, to manage retirement services for city employees.

TxDOT employees responded to the July 4th floods in Central Texas, working on debris clearance and infrastructure inspection to aid in disaster recovery efforts.

Round Rock Public Library to host a Georgia O’Keeffe appreciation event with Martha Wofford, Ph.D. on November 4th.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather in Austin with potential rain by week's end, highs between 87-92°F, and a stormy Saturday followed by clearer skies.

Austin's leadership declares a state of disaster due to high wildfire risk, urging preventive measures and community vigilance with updated city-wide protective strategies being developed.

Texans will vote on a $20 billion water infrastructure initiative, Proposition 4, funded by sales tax revenue to address the state's water supply challenges, including projects like desalination and pipe upgrades.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott deploys DPS and National Guard ahead of a protest in Austin, citing concerns of potential violence and affirming a zero-tolerance stance on destruction.

Liberty Hill's Dark Sky Community event, "Mysteries & Myths," offers stargazing, crafts, and food on October 25 from 5:30-11:11 p.m at River Ranch County Park.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces a special election for Senate District 4 on May 2, 2026, with a candidate filing deadline of March 3, 2026. Early voting starts April 20, 2026.